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Yuhas

1936 - 2025

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel - Yuhas(2025)

It is with a heart full of gratitude for all the beautiful years we got to share that we announce the passing of Julia ‘Marylyn’ Yuhas. Marylyn passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Marylyn is lovingly remembered and forever cherished by her children: Glyn Yuhas (Darlene), Gary Yuhas and Marylynn Yuhas (Perry Sansregret); grandchildren: Robert Yuhas (Etheline Estacion), Jessilyn Forigo (Dan Forigo), Jennafer Yuhas, Justin Yuhas as well as her six great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish Marylyn’s memory are her beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and dear family friends. Marylyn was predeceased by the love of her life, Joe Yuhas; her parents, Mary and Walter Ostrom and step-father, Emil Wentz; her youngest son, Robert John Yuhas; and younger sister, Doris Greenstein. Marylyn was born in Empress, Alberta on September 13th, 1936, the eldest of 5 beautiful girls. She was a caring ‘big sister’, loving and mothering her sisters as her parents worked. She loved her sisters dearly and their bond remained strong throughout her life with countless memories made over the years. Early in her teen years, Marylyn met her ‘North Star’, Joe Yuhas, and they were soon married in November of 1953. Marylyn dedicated her life to her family and cherished her role as Mother. She loved her family fiercely and welcomed any opportunity to spend time with them, always maintaining an open door, ready to welcome family or friends for a visit. Marylyn and Joe enjoyed traveling together with many years spent wintering in Yuma, and enjoying several other trips to Montana, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Mexico. Marylyn’s love only expanded when she took on the role of Grandma. She always had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and particularly enjoyed gathering the family for Sunday morning brunches. She was blessed to gain the title of great-grandma and shared a special bond with great-granddaughters, Peighton, Kyleigh and Elena who lived close by. Perhaps her deep connection to the children of the family was due to the fact that the purity of heart, often associated with youth, is something Marylyn never lost. From humble beginnings, Marylyn showed an unparalleled appreciation for the simplicities of life that are often taken for granted. She shouldered challenges that came her way with grace and kindness, carrying life’s heaviness better than anyone. Marylyn told the best stories and those fortunate enough to hear them were rewarded with the rich inner perspectives of a woman who remembered and appreciated the smallest kindnesses, the talents of others and the infinite magic of the world around her. Marylyn was creative, enjoying photography as a hobby and demonstrating a special knack for finding and creating beauty from the simplest of things. She found beauty in sunsets and blue jays, a particularly sparkly rock or even an especially pretty candy wrapper which she might fashion into a faux flower to display on the Sunday breakfast table. Marylyn was full of compliments for each person she encountered and seemed only to see the best in everyone. You would never have heard an ill word or a complaint come from Marylyn, even in her trying later years. Marylyn believed that one should ‘forget a kindness that you do, but not a kindness done to you’, a motto that she exemplified daily. Marylyn was exceptionally grateful for the care she received at the South Country Villas and the family extends a special thanks as well. A celebration of Marylyn’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901-13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship to be held thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice to spread a little sunshine like Marylyn would have done.

March 1st



 

  1. Hal & Irene:
    Feb 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM

    Gary, Glyn and Family
    So sorry to hear of the passing of the sweetest lady I knew. Whenever I went over she always made sure I left with a goodie bag of some sort (usually beer) haha. We are thinking of you at this most difficult time and she is resting now after all those years of being at Joe's side.

  2. Eileen Moser:
    Feb 26, 2025 at 02:18 PM

    Glyn so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mom but now she is at peace and with your Dad IN HEAVEN ALL THINGS ARE MADE NEW 🙏 OUR BODIES ARE YOUNG AGAIN AND YOU MOM WILL BE ABLE TO WALK AGAIN LEAN ON GOD NOW LOVE FROM EILEEN AND IN EDS BLESSED MEMORY

  3. Brenda Seitz:
    Feb 26, 2025 at 07:31 PM

    Glyn, we send you and your families our deepest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
    Brenda and Darrell Seitz

  4. Jack and Loraine McKenzie:
    Feb 27, 2025 at 01:44 PM

    Glyn and family, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Darlene Gillespie:
    Feb 27, 2025 at 02:48 PM

    Gary & Glyn,
    I am so sorry to read about your mom's passing. Thank you for being there for my brother's service and I wish you sincere condolences as you navigate this difficult time and loss to your families.
    Darlene Gillespie (nee Dodds)

  6. Ted Morin:
    Feb 27, 2025 at 03:52 PM

    Reading this obituary for your mom, I have a heart felt sorrow for your loss Gary. Also knowing your brother Glyn my thoughts and prayers are with you today and days to follow. My the Lord’s peace be with you- Ted

  7. Kris Bosch:
    Feb 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM

    A wonderful lady indeed, sending hugs and prayers to all her family. lots a love Glyn. Kris And Rodney.

  8. lorraine Teske:
    Feb 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM

    To all of the Yuhas family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you . Your mom was a wonderful lady, and I remember seeing her in the old neighborhood fondly. She was always smiling and happy amd always had time for a short conversation. May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time,

  9. Larry and Donna Finlay:
    Feb 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM

    Glyn Gary and families. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful human being. May she have eternal peace.

    Larry and Donna(Mitchell) Finlay

  10. Margo and Fabian Delwo (Kelowna):
    Feb 28, 2025 at 01:22 PM

    Our condolences to you and your family Glyn. My Mom, Doreen, passed away in June, so I know how you will miss her every day. Moms hold special places in our hearts that we can always go to for happy memories, and a few tears too.

  11. Joseph Batke:
    Feb 28, 2025 at 05:47 PM

    Glyn and the rest of the Yuhas families, my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May your Mother rest in peace. Glyn take care my friend.
    Joseph Batke

  12. Maureen & John Chin:
    Feb 28, 2025 at 06:51 PM

    Glyn , our condolences to you and you family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  13. Jean Frank:
    Mar 01, 2025 at 12:54 PM

    Glyn and Family.
    So sorry to hear about your Mom, our thoughts are with you.

    Jean Frank, Elemee Royer

  14. Janet Faichuk:
    Mar 01, 2025 at 03:15 PM

    To the family, we would like to send our condolences and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in each other and may the special memories you share bring you peace. Marylyn will be greatly missed. Sending love and hugs to you all.

    Uncle Joe Faichuk
    Rob & Janet Faichuk

  15. Shelly Cove:
    Mar 01, 2025 at 09:11 PM

    Dearest Glyn and all families,
    My heart aches and breaks for you all with the loss of your dear Mom. Marylyn was such a breath of fresh air, always had a perma-smile and was so kind and sweet to me always!
    God Bless you all at this difficult time.

  16. Christine & Mel Deydey:
    Mar 02, 2025 at 09:35 AM

    We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Glyn. Losing a Mom is always tough—regardless how old we are. They hold a special place in our hearts.
    “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
    Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
    We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  17. Sheila Antosko (Ledarney):
    Mar 02, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    So sorry to hear of youre mom's passing. She always had such a beautiful smile, and was such a kind lady. My deepest condolences to the Entire family

  18. Michelle Grover:
    Mar 02, 2025 at 09:36 PM

    Glyn and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother! Hilda Mueller and family.

  19. Randy Biko:
    Mar 04, 2025 at 09:18 AM

    So sad to hear of Marylyn’s passing. She was such a lovely lady.
    It’s always sad to see a loved one’s passing but she’s up there with Joe now. You siblings were so lucky to have a mother like her

  20. Sandy Lerner:
    Mar 06, 2025 at 03:46 PM

    My sincere condolences to Glyn, as well as the entire family and friends of Marylyn. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know her, it sounds like she was a very special lady. Her motto, ‘Forget a kindness that you do, but not a kindness done to you’, says it all. May she rest in peace.

  21. Jana Nygaard:
    Mar 07, 2025 at 03:42 PM

    My deepest condolences, Yuhas family🤍